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Canon EOS R8 vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon EOS R8 and Panasonic Lumix S5 compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CANON

Canon EOS R8

$1,499

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

PANASONIC

Panasonic Lumix S5

$1,999

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Panasonic Lumix S5 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Canon EOS R8. Dead heat on design. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

DOXM

THEV

Canon EOS R8×3

Panasonic Lumix S5×7

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTDESIGN — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R8LUMIX S5

AutofocusiCanon EOS R8 · +1.5

EOS R89.0

LUMIX S57.5

BATTERYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +1.0

EOS R86.0

LUMIX S57.0

BuildiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.5

EOS R88.0

LUMIX S58.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R88.5

LUMIX S58.5

FEATURESiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.3

EOS R88.5

LUMIX S58.8

Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R89.0

LUMIX S59.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R8 · +0.2

EOS R89.0

LUMIX S58.8

PERFORMANCEiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R88.5

LUMIX S58.5

VIDEOGRAPHYiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.4

EOS R88.8

LUMIX S59.2

VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.2

EOS R88.8

LUMIX S59.0

ValueiCanon EOS R8 · +8.5

EOS R88.5

LUMIX S50.0

DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0

EOS R80.0

LUMIX S59.0

THE VERDICTiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +8.7

EOS R80.0

LUMIX S58.7

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS R80.57BEST DEAL

02Panasonic Lumix S50.44

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R8$1,49913W8.5

Panasonic Lumix S5$1,99911W8.7

AF Pointsi

1,053← BEST +368%

225

Subject Detectioni

Humans, animals (dogs, cats, birds, horses), vehicles

Human, Animal (head, body, eye)

Burst RateFPSi

40 fps← BEST +471%

7 fps

Battery HealthWHi

7.8 Wh

16 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1040 mAh mAh

2200 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

Approx. 290 (EVF) / 370 (LCD)

470 shots (CIPA LVF)

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E17

DMW-BLK22

Card Slotsi

1 (SD UHS-II)

Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

290 shots

470 shots← BEST +62%

WeightGi

461 g← 35% lighter

714 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)

Yes, splash/dust resistant

Screen Resolutioni

1.62M dots

1,840,000 dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Yes (Mirrorless)

Yes (mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSiSAME

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

799 cm³

1032 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

132.5 mm

132.6 mm← BEST

HeightMMi

86.1 mm

102.5 mm← BEST +19%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

—

Thicknessi

70 mm

76 mm

Dxomark Sensor ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Sports Scorei

93← BEST +273%

24.9

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

93← BEST +541%

14.5

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

93← BEST +265%

25.5

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

4.2

Typei

Camera

Mirrorless Full-Frame

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

461 g

714 g← BEST +55%

Processori

DIGIC X

Venus Engine

Release Datei

2023-02-08

2020-09-02

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Pixel Shift Shoti

Yes (High Resolution Mode)

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11b/g/n

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Multi-function shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

2.0 (Type D Micro)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

SensoriSAME

Full-Frame CMOS

ResolutionMPiSAME

24.2 MP

ISO Rangei

100-102400 (Expandable to 50-204800)

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSiSAME

14 stops

Stabilizationi

Digital (Video), Lens-based (Optical)

5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

MegapixelsiSAME

24.2 MP

Maximum ISOi

102,400← BEST +100%

51,200

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

6 fps

7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter SpeediSAME

1/8000 sec

Focus Pointsi

1053

225

Maximum Expanded ISOiSAME

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200 sec

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 s

60-1/8000 sec

Image Stabilization Ratingi

7.5← BEST +15%

6.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter SpeediSAME

1/8000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Optical + Digital)

Yes (Dual I.S. 2)

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.2 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.0 µm

5.94 µm

Build Qualityi

8.5← BEST +6%

ControlsiSAME

8.5

Autofocus Pointsi

9← BEST +20%

7.5

Image QualityiSAME

Video Qualityi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Battery Lifei

7← BEST +17%

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +6%

8.5

The Verdicti

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The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

9← BEST +3%

8.7

Color Combinationi

9.9

10← BEST +1%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K 60p, Full HD 180p

4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes← BEST

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

340 Mbps (4K 60p)

200 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max VideoiSAME

4K 60p

Internal Colori

8-bit / 10-bit

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC8.7

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R8 (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS R8CANON8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (0.4)

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R8 (0.0)

PRIORITY · THE VERDICT

Best for the verdict

Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC8.7

THE VERDICT WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the the verdict category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R8 (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R8

“The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts an”

Autofocus 9.0

Image Quality 9.0

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFNo in-body image stabilization

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1PANASONIC0.0

Panasonic Lumix S5

“The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, ”

VIDEOGRAPHY 9.2

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins Width

Wins Height

TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The Panasonic Lumix S5 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 7 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 8.5/10 for the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $1,499–$1,999. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 65 comparable specs with a 59% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS R8 is a lightweight, full-frame mirrorless camera offering exceptional image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and content creators.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
+ Uncropped 4K 60p video
+ Lightweight and compact design

Cons

− No in-body image stabilization
− Limited battery life (CIPA)
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Advanced hobbyists · Videographers and vloggers · Travel and street photography

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R8 is an excellent choice for photographers and videographers seeking a lightweight, high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera. Its superb autofocus, impressive image quality, and strong video features offer…”

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraWINNER 8.7/10

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, perfect for hybrid shooters.

Pros

+ Exceptional 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Excellent 5-axis in-body image stabilization
+ Superb image quality and dynamic range
+ Compact and lightweight full-frame design

Cons

− Contrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
− 4K 60p video has an APS-C crop
− Electronic viewfinder resolution is modest

Best for: Professional videographers · Hybrid photo/video creators · Travel and documentary filmmakers

“Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD autofocus isn't the fastest…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (8.7/10, 0.2 points ahead of the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, AF Points, Subject Detection — with the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Overall Rating. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera better value than the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera starts around $1,999 and the Canon EOS R8 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $1,499. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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